By Emily Durning
From left to right: Joanna Wang, Emily Durning, and Ariana Villa
GenAI Conversations at Research Fair
AI
AI Ecosystem Mapping
By Emily Durning
As a senior undergraduate student nearing graduation, it can be jarring to think back to the state of AI, and more specifically Generative AI, my first semester of college. In late 2022, the first version of ChatGPT was gearing up to be released, meaning that while AI was still seeping its way into all walks of life, it had not yet hit the exponential increase of usage and integration that has been seen the past few years.
RDS Connects: Join us for our December Server-Side Chat!
Join us at our next Server-Side Chat!
Ravit Dotan, PhD, Founder and CEO, TechBetter
December 4, 2025
4 p.m.
2500 Posvar Hall
AIRET 2025 - The First International Workshop on Agentic Intelligence: Risks, Ethics, and Trust
To address these critical issues, leading researchers and practitioners will convene at AIRET 2025 - The First International Workshop on Agentic Intelligence: Risks, Ethics, and Trust, taking place November 11, 2025, in Pittsburgh. AIRET 2025 will bring together experts from artificial intelligence, philosophy, law, cybersecurity, and policy to examine how agentic AI systems are reshaping the technological and ethical landscape.
Workshop at ACM EAAMO: Turning Principles into Practice
Hosted by Equity and Access in Algorithm, Mechanism, and Optimization (EAAMO), RDS@Pitt, and PSU RAISE Lab, this two-day interactive workshop at the 2025 ACM EAAMO Conference will explore how values are translated into metrics across areas such as AI procurement, social indicators, and responsible research.
The AI Revolution at Work: How Employees are Actually Using Generative AI Tools
The following was written by RDS student worker Anna Sheppard.
The buzz around artificial intelligence is no longer just boardroom discussions or tech conferences. Today, AI tools are revolutionizing how millions of people tackle their daily tasks as simple as drafting emails and as advanced as analyzing complex data.
Data and Storytelling
The following was written by RDS student worker Anna Sheppard.
Weaving Together Identities and Emotions at Data Science Day 2025
The Center for Creativity partnered with RDS@Pitt for Data Science Day 2025 to create a hands-on art installation encapsulating people’s emotions and feelings about AI throughout the conference.
The Center for Creativity (C4C) is an inspiring space that encourages bold exploration, boundary-pushing, and the joy of making, all grounded in connection and imagination.
Solution Sprints with the City: Responsible AI Usage at Data Science Day 2025
During Data Science Day 2025, RDS@Pitt, the School of Computing and Information, and the College of Business Administration hosted a Solution Sprints Advisory Board Roundtable. This activity brought together students, staff, faculty, and industry professionals for fast-paced, collaborative work sessions centered on real-world applications of responsible data science, actionable insights, and networking.
16 Pitt students presented at Data Science Day 2025
In March, the University of Pittsburgh hosted its second annual Data Science Day, bringing together students, faculty and industry leaders to discuss the future of responsible data science and ethical AI.